Popovich wins 1,336th game, breaking NBA record for most wins with a single franchise

Gregg Popovich led the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-98 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, which was his 1,336th career win with the team.

This is more wins than any other coach has had with a single franchise in NBA history, surpassing the previous record of 1,335 wins set by Lenny Wilkens with the Seattle SuperSonics.

With the win, Popovich improved his career record to 1,336-626 (.679) with the Spurs. He has been the head coach of the team since 1996 and has led them to five NBA championships.

Popovich is one of the most successful coaches in NBA history. He was named the NBA Coach of the Year three times and has won the NBA Executive of the Year Award twice.

The Spurs have been one of the most consistent teams in the NBA under Popovich. They have made the playoffs 22 times in his 26 seasons as head coach and have never had a losing record.

Popovich is known for his demanding coaching style and his ability to get the most out of his players. He has coached some of the greatest players in NBA history, including Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili.

Popovich is a respected figure in the NBA and is considered one of the greatest coaches of all time. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and was named one of the NBA's 15 greatest coaches of all time in 2022.